I did see that report a while back. Mine is not to that point, it's just the edges where some of the stitching has frayed somehow and is working its way out. I guess any threat used is better than none. I plan to just use the existing holes and make a clean repair (hopefully). I use the boat quite a bit and it is my 3rd summer with it, I will be grateful if a few stitches is all I have to repair!